BlaBlaCar to enter 20 new markets with AI-powered expansion

PARIS, France — PARIS — French ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar announced it will double its market presence by entering 20 new countries, using artificial intelligence to support the rollout. The company said the expansion is part of its global growth strategy, building on operations in 10 existing markets. According to the company, the new AI-driven systems are intended to improve passenger and driver matching, speed up route planning, and assist with pricing and safety checks in the new markets. BlaBlaCar did not specify which countries it plans to enter, and said launch dates and supported languages will be disclosed at a later stage. Company officials said the expansion aims to support digital transformation in the transport sector. The move is positioned to strengthen the platform's footprint in developing mobility markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia. No further details were immediately available.